tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post837780683345210646..comments2015-08-01T17:46:03.950-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Polyvalent 700Velo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40403504509364299642011-04-18T17:04:49.776-04:002011-04-18T17:04:49.776-04:001. I think you should offer a frame with the octog...1. I think you should offer a frame with the octogonal tubing. Whiel someone who is purely into performance might not be into this, those who are into DESIGN might be. It&#39;s beautiful.<br /><br />2. Likewise, I WOULD consider making the lugs available. If you are into the design, than don&#39;t adulterate it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54211248660024955862011-04-04T12:46:02.462-04:002011-04-04T12:46:02.462-04:00Goodness! I know how politicians can get elected.
...Goodness! I know how politicians can get elected.<br /><br />What a great party trick! What a willing school of fish!Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09294639757903892094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4218629852726040652011-04-03T21:10:37.528-04:002011-04-03T21:10:37.528-04:00I think you should make a hexagonal handlebar as w...I think you should make a hexagonal handlebar as well, so you can drive it like a Trucker on the long haul.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-12286466917190639882011-04-02T14:05:44.141-04:002011-04-02T14:05:44.141-04:00I know you&#39;re not serious about some of this b...I know you&#39;re not serious about some of this but also hope that you are not serious about vertical dropouts for the 700c Polyvalent.<br /><br />I would like a 700c bike for commuting and for a more upright position than my two drop-bar bikes provide. I&#39;m not certain if I will go with derailleur or internal hub and perhaps even imternal-gear, roadster style - a poor man&#39;s A.N.T.<br /><br />Either way, horizontal dopouts wpuld be my preference.Karlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49709960526380261192011-04-02T12:06:44.454-04:002011-04-02T12:06:44.454-04:00So, this model will be called the Chris Crafted? D...So, this model will be called the Chris Crafted? Does it come with a well kept 40ish French lady to bring me a warm croissant or other nice warm things? C&#39;est la Vie!<br />Since I am a real devil can I get a special order model with pentagonal tubing and 666d wheels? It would be a real hit in Avignon!etherhuffernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69682451180467376292011-04-02T05:59:04.994-04:002011-04-02T05:59:04.994-04:00When will the 650b Polyvalent be back in sizes sma...When will the 650b Polyvalent be back in sizes smaller than 60CM be back in stock again? Will it have changes from the last batch of frames and if so, what might those changes be?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78855466844317742732011-04-01T23:28:50.028-04:002011-04-01T23:28:50.028-04:00That sucker would plane like a Chris Craft!That sucker would plane like a Chris Craft!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21317625916607766652011-04-01T20:08:10.507-04:002011-04-01T20:08:10.507-04:00Intervention time.Intervention time.Steve Mattsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09458973351803239242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14476771099535361612011-04-01T18:54:47.004-04:002011-04-01T18:54:47.004-04:00I heartily approve!
You should sell complete bike...I heartily approve!<br /><br />You should sell complete bikes with Real MAN saddles: http://sheldonbrown.com/real-man.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26940797028697403202011-04-01T16:41:09.991-04:002011-04-01T16:41:09.991-04:00Greetings,
I think a &quot;do-it-yourself&quot; ...Greetings,<br /><br /> I think a &quot;do-it-yourself&quot; Velo Orange frame kit would be a great idea. You could include the lugs, tubing, decals, file, a small saw and detailed instructions. It undoubtedly would be inexpensive and what a great way to spend a weekend. And being aluminum, very easy to cut. And for those who cut too short.....replacement tubes, exclusively from V.O. The &quot;VOA&quot;, or Velo Orange ALumina frame would take over the industry and put frame builders out of business. <br /><br /> This could be problematic for Velo Orange. You would need yet a new warehouse, your stock would go public and you would have to look into getting a financial consultant.<br /><br />Best regardsKilroynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33827647654736806132011-04-01T16:40:52.406-04:002011-04-01T16:40:52.406-04:00Ooohhh, nice! How about braze-ons for mounting an ...Ooohhh, nice! How about braze-ons for mounting an electric assist too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88562470622594449232011-04-01T15:09:48.936-04:002011-04-01T15:09:48.936-04:00Octagonal headset. Sweet!Octagonal headset. Sweet!John Ellsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005172939345684120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37493335889207555862011-04-01T14:52:02.455-04:002011-04-01T14:52:02.455-04:00I had the real Caminade tourer. It was lightning q...I had the real Caminade tourer. It was lightning quick in its day. Once the Ironman fad hit a few years back, I had the fastest fendered TT bike in the tristate area. I now believe that such performance enhancing machines should be banned from amateur criteriums/randos/timetrials/cyclocross/and gonzo-commuting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23611405536244454082011-04-01T14:30:32.845-04:002011-04-01T14:30:32.845-04:00Ah yes, an octagonal headset. For those who really...Ah yes, an octagonal headset. For those who really enjoy indexed steering. :)Keith Hearnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11982008199965358761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10495403635770339142011-04-01T14:23:32.763-04:002011-04-01T14:23:32.763-04:00I think it would also help in marketting if we cal...I think it would also help in marketting if we called it 650DD (as in &quot;650 Double D&quot;). Sure, it sounds like a bra size, but at least we know from the name that it&#39;s a hip and large (all things 650x are hip) and it&#39;s Double D (all things double D are large).Ramseshttp://thepastmodernist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-22386259327671616522011-04-01T14:22:12.090-04:002011-04-01T14:22:12.090-04:00No octagonal headset? It would do wonders for shim...No octagonal headset? It would do wonders for shimmy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73066307732534239922011-04-01T14:06:49.981-04:002011-04-01T14:06:49.981-04:00And what better steering accoutrement than really ...And what better steering accoutrement than really carbon fiber rando bars and ultralight v-brakes. Anodized black with a travel agent of course.BrotherTruckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09343997381624897713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80047144307082540122011-04-01T13:26:57.895-04:002011-04-01T13:26:57.895-04:00Why do I always fall for these things?
I&#39;m an...Why do I always fall for these things?<br /><br />I&#39;m anonymous who said &quot;don&#39;t do this ...&quot;Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33705435428993348962011-04-01T12:55:14.421-04:002011-04-01T12:55:14.421-04:00I think it&#39;s a fantastic idea.
The 650B Polyv...I think it&#39;s a fantastic idea.<br /><br />The 650B Polyvalent fills a real gap, but there are many options for a steel 700C touring (or touring-ish) frame. Granted, the pump peg and kickstand plate would be an improvement over a LHT, but I&#39;d love to see something truly different: Bring on the duraluminum!<br /><br />(I recognize that your post is probably a joke. My comment is totally serious.)JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806630637871029572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17597559478162981552011-04-01T12:44:08.355-04:002011-04-01T12:44:08.355-04:00I&#39;ve read that components made of dural have a...I&#39;ve read that components made of dural have a poor corrosion resistance. There must be a reason dural isn&#39;t used for frame building nowadays. I&#39;d be worried about the longevity of the frame. <br /><br />Although I like the idea of 700c touring bike. I think there are already many 700c bikes available. I say keep it 650b.Yogurthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03085379412209604153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23601276083182009032011-04-01T12:24:37.946-04:002011-04-01T12:24:37.946-04:00Hahahaha... no morning coffee yet, you got me. :)Hahahaha... no morning coffee yet, you got me. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29579163364658537922011-04-01T11:44:42.045-04:002011-04-01T11:44:42.045-04:00Maybe you could create economical lugs out of bamb...Maybe you could create economical lugs out of bamboo? Just a thought.<br /><br />Looking forward to the actual 700c PV when it happens.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63489474703582494412011-04-01T11:24:25.837-04:002011-04-01T11:24:25.837-04:00Not into it at all. I would like to see a serious ...Not into it at all. I would like to see a serious 650B touring frameset that a family guy can afford. I own many of you products and love my 63CM rando frameset. I would love to be able to take it the next step with a 63 or better yet a 65cm 650B bike fully equipped with fenders dynamo,lights, racks with a 650b wheelset supporting 41mm to 44mm tires etc..<br /><br />BTW can&#39;t wait to try my new V-O Dynamo with the clutch.<br /><br />Greg in WausauAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44655161971489029752011-04-01T11:10:29.717-04:002011-04-01T11:10:29.717-04:00I hope they&#39;ll have titanium bolts to shave a ...I hope they&#39;ll have titanium bolts to shave a few grams.Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16086994541927386790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41511281078512902812011-04-01T11:09:54.531-04:002011-04-01T11:09:54.531-04:00Don&#39;t do this ...Don&#39;t do this ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com